flr169 0 #26 April 5, 2005 weegegirl Make and model of your car + the year it was born.. Might be able to help u out.... As for the $1300 , I would spend it all on jump tickets.... I hate being responsible ===============================Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #27 April 5, 2005 It's a Honda Civic 2000. It may be too late though. He was going to start on it tonight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #28 April 6, 2005 midas sucks! i've had some mechanics try to rip me off before - but luckily i knew a little better. i have a great mechanic in sterling that i trust. if you want to try them, let me know and i'll get you the # and address. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #29 April 6, 2005 If I had $1300, I would fly you down to Florida and pay for all your jump tickets til the money ran out. ...because I know you'd do the same for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #30 April 6, 2005 just a question...did a trusted mechanic tell you the timig belt is shot? for a 2000 that seems a bit of an (excuse the phrase) ass fuck! the pipes should be replacerd if they are how you saw them but the timing belt is just ahuge item that they think they can make the girl pay for when they dont have to do the work or work is slow so they'll make the women pay for itMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #31 April 6, 2005 Quotejust a question...did a trusted mechanic tell you the timig belt is shot? for a 2000 that seems a bit of an (excuse the phrase) ass fuck! the pipes should be replacerd if they are how you saw them but the timing belt is just ahuge item that they think they can make the girl pay for when they dont have to do the work or work is slow so they'll make the women pay for it a lot of people have been asking me if i've had the timing belt replaced. the car does have about 120,000 miles on it at this point.... so it's probably pretty close to due. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #32 April 6, 2005 QuoteIf I had $1300, I would fly you down to Florida and pay for all your jump tickets til the money ran out. ...because I know you'd do the same for me. you are SUCH a sweetie!! and YES, of course I would do the same for you! You rock!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #33 April 6, 2005 Quotemidas sucks! i've had some mechanics try to rip me off before - but luckily i knew a little better. i have a great mechanic in sterling that i trust. if you want to try them, let me know and i'll get you the # and address. midas really really sucks. oh, well. the mechanic that i'm going to now is the one that works on my sister's cars. she trusts him. i'm just going to have to suck this one up and take the hit. i really haven't had to put any money at all into the car till now. so, i guess it's to be expected. thanks, anyway!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #34 April 6, 2005 Hint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #35 April 6, 2005 Tools? What are those? I'm so lucky that I have a guy that works on my van. I get the parts and he puts them on.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #36 April 6, 2005 Hey I like being self sufficient.. its all that scaring the hell out of the guys thing I do so well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #37 April 6, 2005 QuoteHint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway you know... you are totally right. and next time, I'm going to give it a shot. (God help me!) But $1300 is a LOT to throw at a car that was working fine a few days ago. I've changed oil before... haha... that's a start, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #38 April 6, 2005 QuoteHey I like being self sufficient.. its all that scaring the hell out of the guys thing I do so well Hey, I get the parts. I just don't like to get my hands dirty, plus I'd rather he do the work and I'll bring him the pizza and beers.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #39 April 6, 2005 I'd fly to Houston and vist me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #40 April 6, 2005 QuoteI'd fly to Houston and vist me! see, girl.... we could have had SO much fun with that cash! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #41 April 6, 2005 QuoteNo freakin way that costs $1300. Who'd ya go to, Meineke or Midas or something? yes it does. and dont go to midas. you really do get what you pay for. even though you cant see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #42 April 6, 2005 QuoteHint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway profile says she is from virginia, = "salt state" trust me on this one. it is going to be ALOT harder than you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #43 April 6, 2005 hey, you're an auto-tech, eh? damn! i wish i lived closer to you! wow.... someone who works on cars that i would trust their opinion! crazy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #44 April 6, 2005 Actually she just moved there.. where she came from a rustier state Breaker Bar......BFH and chisel works good Psst I grew up doing winters in a REALLLLLY salty state. WI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites plowdirt 0 #45 April 6, 2005 I would drive that car to one of my SKYDIVING bros or sisters and say can you hook it up. to bad your not close to S. FL I'd send you over to my cousin you'd be rollin in no time. or take the car to one of those pull drag push it inn and use it for the DP on a cheap car with A/C. skydiving budget en all. Good luck kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #46 April 6, 2005 haha..... that's sweet of you.... thanks anyway. this came out of nowhere, so i just jumped the gun and went straight to the garage. oh, well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #47 April 6, 2005 QuoteQuotejust a question...did a trusted mechanic tell you the timig belt is shot? for a 2000 that seems a bit of an (excuse the phrase) ass fuck! the pipes should be replacerd if they are how you saw them but the timing belt is just ahuge item that they think they can make the girl pay for when they dont have to do the work or work is slow so they'll make the women pay for it a lot of people have been asking me if i've had the timing belt replaced. the car does have about 120,000 miles on it at this point.... so it's probably pretty close to due. If it's an interference type engine, then the timing belt is probably way past due to be changed. I had to change the one in my old Tiburon at 60K. If you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slurp56 0 #48 April 6, 2005 QuoteIt's a Honda Civic 2000. It may be too late though. He was going to start on it tonight. Since you have a car I am familiar with.... With the timing belt, you are paying for labor. The belt itself is about $35 (probably less) for a business at Honda. As long as he is doing the belt, make sure he replaces the water pump as well. You are *supposed* to change the timing belt every 90,000 miles. Your car has only 1 catalytic converter. Depending on the model of civic, it is either right in front of the engine on the exhaust manifold or right behind the A pipe under the car. The 2nd thing that *looks* like a catalytic converter is actually a resonator, which dont typically need to be replaced. Depending on the pipes and hoses that have holes or are broken, if its an exhaust, you can buy a new complete *performance* system for around $500. Just be aware that at 120,000 miles you are getting to that point where things start getting worn. If you have a 5speed transmission, the clutch will start to go out as well above that mileage. Depending on how you drive, you may get more miles. If you were local I'd charge you about $100 + beer/pizza in labor, then there would be maybe $300 in parts tops. bummer. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #49 April 6, 2005 QuoteIf you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves. Been there, done that. About 800 miles from home too EDIT: FWIW, your car is an interference design and the belt probably should have been changed 20k miles ago.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #50 April 6, 2005 thanks. i appreciate that. but.... looks like i'm headed to hand over $1300 after work and pick my baby up. shit better not break again for a looooooong time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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Amazon 7 #34 April 6, 2005 Hint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #35 April 6, 2005 Tools? What are those? I'm so lucky that I have a guy that works on my van. I get the parts and he puts them on.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #36 April 6, 2005 Hey I like being self sufficient.. its all that scaring the hell out of the guys thing I do so well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #37 April 6, 2005 QuoteHint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway you know... you are totally right. and next time, I'm going to give it a shot. (God help me!) But $1300 is a LOT to throw at a car that was working fine a few days ago. I've changed oil before... haha... that's a start, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #38 April 6, 2005 QuoteHey I like being self sufficient.. its all that scaring the hell out of the guys thing I do so well Hey, I get the parts. I just don't like to get my hands dirty, plus I'd rather he do the work and I'll bring him the pizza and beers.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #39 April 6, 2005 I'd fly to Houston and vist me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #40 April 6, 2005 QuoteI'd fly to Houston and vist me! see, girl.... we could have had SO much fun with that cash! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #41 April 6, 2005 QuoteNo freakin way that costs $1300. Who'd ya go to, Meineke or Midas or something? yes it does. and dont go to midas. you really do get what you pay for. even though you cant see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #42 April 6, 2005 QuoteHint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway profile says she is from virginia, = "salt state" trust me on this one. it is going to be ALOT harder than you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #43 April 6, 2005 hey, you're an auto-tech, eh? damn! i wish i lived closer to you! wow.... someone who works on cars that i would trust their opinion! crazy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #44 April 6, 2005 Actually she just moved there.. where she came from a rustier state Breaker Bar......BFH and chisel works good Psst I grew up doing winters in a REALLLLLY salty state. WI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites plowdirt 0 #45 April 6, 2005 I would drive that car to one of my SKYDIVING bros or sisters and say can you hook it up. to bad your not close to S. FL I'd send you over to my cousin you'd be rollin in no time. or take the car to one of those pull drag push it inn and use it for the DP on a cheap car with A/C. skydiving budget en all. Good luck kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #46 April 6, 2005 haha..... that's sweet of you.... thanks anyway. this came out of nowhere, so i just jumped the gun and went straight to the garage. oh, well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #47 April 6, 2005 QuoteQuotejust a question...did a trusted mechanic tell you the timig belt is shot? for a 2000 that seems a bit of an (excuse the phrase) ass fuck! the pipes should be replacerd if they are how you saw them but the timing belt is just ahuge item that they think they can make the girl pay for when they dont have to do the work or work is slow so they'll make the women pay for it a lot of people have been asking me if i've had the timing belt replaced. the car does have about 120,000 miles on it at this point.... so it's probably pretty close to due. If it's an interference type engine, then the timing belt is probably way past due to be changed. I had to change the one in my old Tiburon at 60K. If you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slurp56 0 #48 April 6, 2005 QuoteIt's a Honda Civic 2000. It may be too late though. He was going to start on it tonight. Since you have a car I am familiar with.... With the timing belt, you are paying for labor. The belt itself is about $35 (probably less) for a business at Honda. As long as he is doing the belt, make sure he replaces the water pump as well. You are *supposed* to change the timing belt every 90,000 miles. Your car has only 1 catalytic converter. Depending on the model of civic, it is either right in front of the engine on the exhaust manifold or right behind the A pipe under the car. The 2nd thing that *looks* like a catalytic converter is actually a resonator, which dont typically need to be replaced. Depending on the pipes and hoses that have holes or are broken, if its an exhaust, you can buy a new complete *performance* system for around $500. Just be aware that at 120,000 miles you are getting to that point where things start getting worn. If you have a 5speed transmission, the clutch will start to go out as well above that mileage. Depending on how you drive, you may get more miles. If you were local I'd charge you about $100 + beer/pizza in labor, then there would be maybe $300 in parts tops. bummer. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #49 April 6, 2005 QuoteIf you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves. Been there, done that. About 800 miles from home too EDIT: FWIW, your car is an interference design and the belt probably should have been changed 20k miles ago.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #50 April 6, 2005 thanks. i appreciate that. but.... looks like i'm headed to hand over $1300 after work and pick my baby up. shit better not break again for a looooooong time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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flyangel2 2 #35 April 6, 2005 Tools? What are those? I'm so lucky that I have a guy that works on my van. I get the parts and he puts them on.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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weegegirl 2 #37 April 6, 2005 QuoteHint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway you know... you are totally right. and next time, I'm going to give it a shot. (God help me!) But $1300 is a LOT to throw at a car that was working fine a few days ago. I've changed oil before... haha... that's a start, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #38 April 6, 2005 QuoteHey I like being self sufficient.. its all that scaring the hell out of the guys thing I do so well Hey, I get the parts. I just don't like to get my hands dirty, plus I'd rather he do the work and I'll bring him the pizza and beers.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #39 April 6, 2005 I'd fly to Houston and vist me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #40 April 6, 2005 QuoteI'd fly to Houston and vist me! see, girl.... we could have had SO much fun with that cash! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #41 April 6, 2005 QuoteNo freakin way that costs $1300. Who'd ya go to, Meineke or Midas or something? yes it does. and dont go to midas. you really do get what you pay for. even though you cant see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #42 April 6, 2005 QuoteHint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway profile says she is from virginia, = "salt state" trust me on this one. it is going to be ALOT harder than you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #43 April 6, 2005 hey, you're an auto-tech, eh? damn! i wish i lived closer to you! wow.... someone who works on cars that i would trust their opinion! crazy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #44 April 6, 2005 Actually she just moved there.. where she came from a rustier state Breaker Bar......BFH and chisel works good Psst I grew up doing winters in a REALLLLLY salty state. WI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites plowdirt 0 #45 April 6, 2005 I would drive that car to one of my SKYDIVING bros or sisters and say can you hook it up. to bad your not close to S. FL I'd send you over to my cousin you'd be rollin in no time. or take the car to one of those pull drag push it inn and use it for the DP on a cheap car with A/C. skydiving budget en all. Good luck kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #46 April 6, 2005 haha..... that's sweet of you.... thanks anyway. this came out of nowhere, so i just jumped the gun and went straight to the garage. oh, well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #47 April 6, 2005 QuoteQuotejust a question...did a trusted mechanic tell you the timig belt is shot? for a 2000 that seems a bit of an (excuse the phrase) ass fuck! the pipes should be replacerd if they are how you saw them but the timing belt is just ahuge item that they think they can make the girl pay for when they dont have to do the work or work is slow so they'll make the women pay for it a lot of people have been asking me if i've had the timing belt replaced. the car does have about 120,000 miles on it at this point.... so it's probably pretty close to due. If it's an interference type engine, then the timing belt is probably way past due to be changed. I had to change the one in my old Tiburon at 60K. If you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slurp56 0 #48 April 6, 2005 QuoteIt's a Honda Civic 2000. It may be too late though. He was going to start on it tonight. Since you have a car I am familiar with.... With the timing belt, you are paying for labor. The belt itself is about $35 (probably less) for a business at Honda. As long as he is doing the belt, make sure he replaces the water pump as well. You are *supposed* to change the timing belt every 90,000 miles. Your car has only 1 catalytic converter. Depending on the model of civic, it is either right in front of the engine on the exhaust manifold or right behind the A pipe under the car. The 2nd thing that *looks* like a catalytic converter is actually a resonator, which dont typically need to be replaced. Depending on the pipes and hoses that have holes or are broken, if its an exhaust, you can buy a new complete *performance* system for around $500. Just be aware that at 120,000 miles you are getting to that point where things start getting worn. If you have a 5speed transmission, the clutch will start to go out as well above that mileage. Depending on how you drive, you may get more miles. If you were local I'd charge you about $100 + beer/pizza in labor, then there would be maybe $300 in parts tops. bummer. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildblue 7 #49 April 6, 2005 QuoteIf you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves. Been there, done that. About 800 miles from home too EDIT: FWIW, your car is an interference design and the belt probably should have been changed 20k miles ago.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #50 April 6, 2005 thanks. i appreciate that. but.... looks like i'm headed to hand over $1300 after work and pick my baby up. shit better not break again for a looooooong time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. 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flyangel2 2 #38 April 6, 2005 QuoteHey I like being self sufficient.. its all that scaring the hell out of the guys thing I do so well Hey, I get the parts. I just don't like to get my hands dirty, plus I'd rather he do the work and I'll bring him the pizza and beers.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #39 April 6, 2005 I'd fly to Houston and vist me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #40 April 6, 2005 QuoteI'd fly to Houston and vist me! see, girl.... we could have had SO much fun with that cash! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #41 April 6, 2005 QuoteNo freakin way that costs $1300. Who'd ya go to, Meineke or Midas or something? yes it does. and dont go to midas. you really do get what you pay for. even though you cant see it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #42 April 6, 2005 QuoteHint.. Autoparts store for the tailpipes and catalytic converters..this is NOT all that hard....The timing belt... a tad harder.. try some different shops... OH and buy some GOOD gloves..... Tools can be had at a hock shop.. basic stuff like wrences and socket set. You should have those anyway profile says she is from virginia, = "salt state" trust me on this one. it is going to be ALOT harder than you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #43 April 6, 2005 hey, you're an auto-tech, eh? damn! i wish i lived closer to you! wow.... someone who works on cars that i would trust their opinion! crazy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #44 April 6, 2005 Actually she just moved there.. where she came from a rustier state Breaker Bar......BFH and chisel works good Psst I grew up doing winters in a REALLLLLY salty state. WI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #45 April 6, 2005 I would drive that car to one of my SKYDIVING bros or sisters and say can you hook it up. to bad your not close to S. FL I'd send you over to my cousin you'd be rollin in no time. or take the car to one of those pull drag push it inn and use it for the DP on a cheap car with A/C. skydiving budget en all. Good luck kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #46 April 6, 2005 haha..... that's sweet of you.... thanks anyway. this came out of nowhere, so i just jumped the gun and went straight to the garage. oh, well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #47 April 6, 2005 QuoteQuotejust a question...did a trusted mechanic tell you the timig belt is shot? for a 2000 that seems a bit of an (excuse the phrase) ass fuck! the pipes should be replacerd if they are how you saw them but the timing belt is just ahuge item that they think they can make the girl pay for when they dont have to do the work or work is slow so they'll make the women pay for it a lot of people have been asking me if i've had the timing belt replaced. the car does have about 120,000 miles on it at this point.... so it's probably pretty close to due. If it's an interference type engine, then the timing belt is probably way past due to be changed. I had to change the one in my old Tiburon at 60K. If you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #48 April 6, 2005 QuoteIt's a Honda Civic 2000. It may be too late though. He was going to start on it tonight. Since you have a car I am familiar with.... With the timing belt, you are paying for labor. The belt itself is about $35 (probably less) for a business at Honda. As long as he is doing the belt, make sure he replaces the water pump as well. You are *supposed* to change the timing belt every 90,000 miles. Your car has only 1 catalytic converter. Depending on the model of civic, it is either right in front of the engine on the exhaust manifold or right behind the A pipe under the car. The 2nd thing that *looks* like a catalytic converter is actually a resonator, which dont typically need to be replaced. Depending on the pipes and hoses that have holes or are broken, if its an exhaust, you can buy a new complete *performance* system for around $500. Just be aware that at 120,000 miles you are getting to that point where things start getting worn. If you have a 5speed transmission, the clutch will start to go out as well above that mileage. Depending on how you drive, you may get more miles. If you were local I'd charge you about $100 + beer/pizza in labor, then there would be maybe $300 in parts tops. bummer. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #49 April 6, 2005 QuoteIf you lose the timing belt in an interference engine, you're probably going to seriously mess up your valves. Been there, done that. About 800 miles from home too EDIT: FWIW, your car is an interference design and the belt probably should have been changed 20k miles ago.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #50 April 6, 2005 thanks. i appreciate that. but.... looks like i'm headed to hand over $1300 after work and pick my baby up. shit better not break again for a looooooong time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
